The Bridge Between Earth and the Far Side of the Moon (IMAGE)

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The Bridge Between Earth and the Far Side of the Moon

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The far side of the Moon always faces away from the Earth, making communications from lunar equipment there much more challenging. Fortunately, relay communication satellites can act as a bridge or stepping stone between transmission from the far side towards Earth ground stations.

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<em>Space: Science & Technology</em>

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